blocked

verb

  1. 1

    To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

    The pipe is blocked.
  2. 2

    To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

    You're blocking the road – I can't get through!
  3. 3

    To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).

    His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss.
  4. 4

    To impede an opponent.

    He blocked the basketball player's shot.
  5. 5

    To specify the positions and movements of the actors.

    It was very difficult to block this scene convincingly.
  6. 6

    To hit with a block.

  7. 7

    To play a block shot.

  8. 8

    To disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone.

    I tried to send you a message, but you've blocked me!
  9. 9

    To wait.

    When the condition expression is false, the thread blocks on the condition variable.
  10. 10

    To stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.

    I blocked the mittens by wetting them and pinning them to a shaped piece of cardboard.
  11. 11

    To shape or sketch out roughly.

adjective

  1. 1

    Obstructed impeding general movement.

    This road is blocked, so we must find another route.
  2. 2

    Obstructed impeding total flow in a pipe, etc.

    Call a plumber to unclog the blocked drain.
  3. 3

    Drunk

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